Sales Lead at an Undisclosed Construction and Real Estate Company – Victoria Island, Lagos

An undisclosed construction and real estate development company is recruiting a full-time Sales Lead in Victoria Island, Lagos, to lead customer acquisition, sales operations, key-account management and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Sales Growth and Business Development
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets.
• Drive retail, corporate, and project-based sales across the company’s product categories.
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate leads, secure major supply contracts, and develop new business opportunities.
• Expand the customer base across property developers, contractors, architects, interior designers, quantity surveyors, and corporate clients.

Sales Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and collective targets.
• Set sales targets, monitor performance, and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Conduct weekly sales meetings and ensure consistent reporting, accountability, and follow-through.
• Build team capacity through coaching, product knowledge development, and sales performance management.

Customer and Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, strategic partners, and high-value customers.
• Oversee the follow-up of leads, quotations, proforma invoices, and outstanding orders to improve conversion rates.
• Drive showroom visits and convert customer enquiries into confirmed sales.
• Ensure excellent customer service, resolve complaints effectively, and sustain customer retention.

Commercial and Operational Coordination

• Work closely with procurement, inventory, and operations teams to ensure product availability and timely order fulfilment.
• Monitor fast-moving and slow-moving products and recommend appropriate sales initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with approved pricing, discount policies, payment terms, and credit controls.
• Monitor sales margins and profitability, ensuring that revenue growth translates into sustainable business performance.

Reporting and Performance Management

• Submit regular sales reports covering revenue, target achievement, sales pipeline, quotations, conversions, collections, and team performance.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer records, key account information, and sales forecasts.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with 7 – 10 years experience.

Salary

N350,000 – N450,000 / month.